timekeeper click to hear : timekeeper

Official who monitors the duration of the bout.

scorekeeper click to hear : scorekeeper

Official who tracks the karatekas’ points and penalties.

corner judge click to hear : corner judge

One of the four officials who assist the referee, give their opinions especially about the referee’s
decisions and judge the actions of the karatekas.

referee click to hear : referee

Official who enforces the rules, directs the bout on the mat, awards the points and gives out warnings
and penalties.

contest area click to hear : contest area

Mat with an area of 8 m2 on which the bout takes place; it is surrounded by a safety surface.